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'Regional stability is main achievement': assessing Washington peace summit one year on

Armenia-Azerbaijan

August 10, 2026

A historic summit was held in the US on 8 August 2025, where Armenia and Azerbaijan initialled a peace agreement. The Armenian prime minister's message marking the anniversary, and an analyst's assessment.

Armenian Catholicos Garegin II attends first hearing in criminal trial

Armenia

August 07, 2026

Catholicos of All Armenians appears in court. Garegin II and six bishops face charges of obstructing the enforcement of a court ruling. Full story

Armenia's growing number of large families: Statistics, one couple's story and expert insights

Armenia

August 07, 2026

More young families in Armenia are choosing to have a third or even fourth child. The number of third and subsequent births increased by around 45% between 2018 and 2024, and the upward trend continues.

Armenia begins shift from Russia towards EU – but finish line remains distant

Armenia-EU

August 07, 2026

JAMnews reviewed the latest developments and spoke to analysts with opposing views. Residents of Armenia also shared their opinions on how they believe the country should shape its future.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 3-7 August, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

August 07, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

'There are signs Armenia is heading for 'divorce' from the Russian-led EAEU,' says Armenian political analyst

Armenia-Russia

August 06, 2026

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has described the decline in trade between Armenia and Russia as "dramatic". Analysts in Yerevan are examining the reasons behind the downturn and what it could mean for Armenia's future ties with the EAEU.

Head of US-based TRIPP+ foundation holds talks in Armenia: Key takeaways

Armenia

August 05, 2026

TRIPP+ Foundation chief Konstantin Sokolov met Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Yerevan. Both the Armenian and US sides stressed their commitment to implementing the Trump Route (TRIPP) programme as quickly as possible.

Armenia approves new government as Pashinyan promises appointments based on merit

Armenia

August 04, 2026

The prime minister announced the creation of a government talent pool that will include graduates of the world's leading universities. The government has already received 1,141 applications

Armenia's new parliament holds first session as opposition, as expected, makes its presence felt

Armenia

August 03, 2026

For the first time in Armenia's history, the Catholicos was not invited to bless the opening of parliament. The ruling party's candidate became speaker, although one opposition bloc boycotted the vote while the other voted against him.

Russian woman faces prison after calling Armenians 'rat-like' people

Armenia-Russia

July 31, 2026

Armenia's Investigative Committee has launched criminal proceedings against blogger Nadezhda Pirozhkova. Social media users are actively discussing her conduct, with many calling for the harshest possible punishment or her deportation.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 27-31 July, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

July 31, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Pashinyan: 'Russia wants either exclusive ties or nothing'

Armenia-Russia

July 30, 2026

The Armenian prime minister said Russia's approach is that relations between the two countries should either be exclusive or not exist at all. He stressed that Yerevan does not share that view

'Moscow will only push Armenia out of Russian-led blocs': Reaction to Russia's foreign intelligence claim

Armenia-Russia

July 29, 2026

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service said the Russian-led EAEU would not "sponsor Armenia's marathon swim towards the EU" and warned the country would face an economic crisis if it left the bloc. The statement prompted a sharp response from Yerevan.

Turkey takes practical steps to restore rail link with Armenia

Armenia-Turkey

July 28, 2026

Armenian journalists visiting Turkey were told that work is under way to restore the entire railway infrastructure along the Akyaka–Gyumri route, with the project expected to be completed within two to three months

Study finds women in Armenia work more hours than men because of unpaid household work

Armenia

July 28, 2026

According to a study conducted in Armenia, women spend between 44 and 49 hours a week on household responsibilities and caring for their families and children without receiving any pay. What else did the researchers find?

Armenian police see rise in domestic violence reports: Data and analysis

Armenia

July 25, 2026

Police say such incidents often went unreported in the past, but many victims now turn to law enforcement for help.

Armenia's labour market trends: Social media replaces employment agencies as jobs and wages grow

Armenia

July 24, 2026

We look at which professions are currently in highest demand, how employers recruit and select candidates, and why job seekers increasingly prefer foreign companies.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 20-24 July, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

July 24, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

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